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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 417.42 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 417.42 and 197.64 is: 272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 417.42 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/417.42 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 417.42 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 82,495.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,495.81/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.65

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